What Is the Surface Temperature of a Star, Given That

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the surface temperature of a star, given that its radiation peak occurs at a frequency of 1.86 × 10¹⁵ Hz?

• A)17,000 K
• B)14,500 K
• C)19,000 K
• D)20,400 K
• E)18,000 K

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